Crystal Palace (H) | PL | Post Match Thread

[OB1]

Thought we played well throughout but two fractional errors defensively cost us goals (Dias just too deep and Eddie getting trapped by Mateta), when Macca should already have put us ahead and we should have had a pen to equalise.

Movement and passing were what they should be today, and showed that when City execute what Pep wants, it is still an effective way to play because, make no mistake, five goals, and it should have been more, against the team that had the best defensive record away from home and the best overall in 2025 in the league is impressive.

Yet again though we get an injury to a key player and we will forever wonder what might have been if we had not had such a disastrous time with injuries.

 

[dickie davies]

I thought we were playing well (defence and keeper excepted) and creating clearcut chances from the very start. We played some lovely stuff. I never felt we were going to lose the game, even at 2-0 down.

I fucking did
We were totally bereft of any confidence until KDB scored
That goal changed the entire game

 

[Chak19]

The most important thing after a performance like this is can we expect the same next week ? we've had no consistency all season.

 

[moomba]

Some interesting stats

Games in all competitions this season where Kovacic, De Bruyne and Gundogan started as the three in the centre.
Won 5
Drawn 1
Lost 0

I'll see you all in the Everton pre-match thread where people continue to be "baffled" by Pep picking them again

Were they in a midfield 3?

Where did Nico play?

To be fair, all three played really well in the last hour.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Hopefully get them in the cup final and same score will be good!

 

[bigstanhibbert]

Was this Kevin's last Saturday game at the Etihad?

 

[PragueBlue]

I fucking did
We were totally bereft of any confidence until KDB scored
That goal changed the entire game

I disagree. We had created quite a few chances of our own by then. Sooner or later some were going to go in if we kept at it.

 

[kearsley blue]

Fucking City, Whirlwind of emotions, from seeing the team sheet till the final whistle.
KDB I love you, Marmoush looks class.
Happy day.

 

[city2]

Brilliant performance best of the season, great to see the young lads on I think we are in safe hands for next season and especially with a few signings.

 

[I'm Blue]

Got there in the end : )

 

[Kamaro011]

The thread is predictablly quiet when we won big.

 

[ayia napa blues]

Great game going forward what was that first 20 all about

 

[Bluemoonie92]

That was good fun, absolutely mental game. That de bruyne goal was the turning point, feared we were gonna get embarrassed then just completely dominated. Marmoush is gonna be a star

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

That twat who lives on the transfer thread calling for Pep’s head.

Not sure who that is but they bring us all down.

Too spoilt having Pep that they think they suddenly know better than him.

 

[IronsideKozuch]

I fucking did
We were totally bereft of any confidence until KDB scored
That goal changed the entire game

How could You watch this game with this conclusion? We had sitters and been threatening before Palace goals

 

[Fiftyyearsandcounting]

Simon Stone giving his assessment of the game with regular posts on "BBC Live Reporting". His postings stopped when City scored at 2-2. No further post from him.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

Nice to see City playing well in the sunshine, you can't beat it.

Let's try to forget about the first half hour :)

Thought this was going to be Bobb's breakout season until his injury. Nice cameo. Happy feet.

 

[pbueno16]

Games like this are why I hate playing Crystal Palace. Can never be a straightforward affair with them.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

From the minute Kev hit the post that was our performance of the season by a mile. He dragged us by the scuff of the neck and drove us on. Absolutely fantastic performance from him.

We started the game well too but as per usual sloppy possession losses cost us and we were very fortunate not to go 3-0 down.

Great win and clearly a good selection by Pep. Certainly didn’t miss Foden or Silva.

 

[Blue Til Death]

Great win considering the form Palace are in but fuck me, the first 25 mins was horrific .